School Leadership

Dr. Johnson comes to Coram Deo Academy after a six-year tenure at Dallas Baptist University, where he led as dean of the College of Business and vice president of advancement. Prior to his time in higher education, Dr. Johnson served as executive pastor of Grace Community Church in Tyler, Texas, for more than a decade, where he also oversaw operations for the church’s 1000-student K-12 school.

In addition to his extensive work experience, Dr. Johnson hold a Ph.D. in leadership studies from Dallas Baptist University; an M.A. in religion from Reformed Theological Seminary; an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University; and a B.S. in accounting from Bob Jones University. 

Dr. Johnson and his wife Lisa have been married for nearly 40 years, raising 3 children, and now doting on two grandsons.

Scott Head has a long history of financial management and accounting.  After beginning his career in public accounting where he performed both audit and tax work, Scott transitioned to corporate accounting where he spent most of his time with high-growth private equity backed companies.  He has had a steady progression of roles such as Controller, VP-Finance and CFO.  He also managed the financial team for a publicly traded company division.  Scott has experience in growing organizations both organically and through acquisition.  He is passionate about managing teams, developing and executing strategic plans, and building efficiencies through process improvement and technology. 

 

After growing up in south Texas, Scott attended Texas A&M University where he received his BBA in Accounting and was a proud member of the Corp of Cadets and Ross Volunteer Company.  He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) licensed in the state of Texas. 

 

Scott and his wife, Kelly, have been married over 25 years and have three awesome children, Lauren, Sarah, and Luke.  His family worships and serves at Preston Trail Community Church in Frisco, TX. 

Robert Terry serves as Vice President of Academic Affairs. He has been a part of Coram Deo Academy since 1999, the school’s first year, when he and his wife were two of the school’s first four teachers. Robert has taught math, Euclidean Geometry, logic, history, English, theology, philosophy, and apologetics. He has also served CDA in the past as both Curriculum Director and Director of Finance.

 

Coram Deo Academy and the classical education renewal has been a rich source of personal and spiritual growth for Robert, uniting his love of books and learning with his desire to help parents and teachers educate young people for the glory of God.

 

Robert holds a Master of Philosophy and Religion from Harrison Middleton University in addition to a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Oklahoma. He is currently pursuing doctoral studies in the Oxford Inklings and the intersection of literature and theology.

 

Robert and his wife Elisabeth have four children. Their son, Thomas, is a graduate of CDA. They attend St. Maximus the Confessor Orthodox Church in Denton.

Suzette Crowhurst serves as the Director of Systems & Information.  Her position oversees the administration of CDA’s major systems while providing data analysis to support the organization’s needs. Suzette also oversees CDA’s District accreditation efforts. 

Suzette’s passion is to support others and to provide excellent customer service to CDA’s internal (employees) and external (parents and students) customers.

The Crowhurst family joined Coram Deo Academy at the Collin County campus in 2004, the first year that the CC campus was open. Suzette became an employee in 2006. Prior to CDA, Suzette worked in Logistics and Systems at an oil and gas company in the corporate office for 10 years. Suzette holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Logistics from Penn State University at University Park.

Suzette and her husband, Jason, have two daughters who graduated from CDA in 2016 and 2018. They enjoy home improvement projects, traveling, worshiping and serving at RockPointe Church, and spending time with their two adult children, their son-in-law, and their grandchildren.

Steve is a graduate of Texas A&M University and holds a graduate certification in Project Management from the University of Texas. After earning the PMP professional certification he also earned a M.S. in Quality Systems Management, as well as, certification as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. 

After a career in commercial and residential construction, Steve joined NOV as a Production and Quality Manager.

He and his wife Vivian, have been married for 28 years and have been blessed with three children all of whom are now through college and in careers of their own.

Megan Mitchell joined CDA in 2021 as the Human Resources Employment Manager. Originally from Midland, Texas, she moved to DFW to pursue her bachelor’s degree at the University of North Texas in 2005. She received an undergraduate degree in Sociology in 2007 and went on to receive her MBA in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management in 2014. She also holds a Certified Professional credential from the Society for Human Resource Management.

After serving in leadership roles in non-profit and for-profit roles, Megan realized her passion is to be a servant leader in an organization with a foundation in Jesus Christ. She comes to CDA with experience of serving others in a faith-based organization in the human resources function.

Megan has a four-year-old son, Clifton, and attends Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower Mound, Texas. She enjoys playing her violin in the orchestra and singing in the choir.

Michelle has always been excited to share great stories and good news with others, which is what led her to delve into a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science at Pepperdine University.

After graduating, Michelle spent several years at NBC Network News as a field producer covering the OJ Simpson trial for the Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, Today Show, and Dateline. She also helped produce Today Show entertainment segments in Los Angeles interviewing celebrities. A bit disenchanted with the “news” business, Michelle’s passion turned to marketing … applying many of those public relations, psychology, and communications classes, but also self-learning what drives herself and others to make decisions to buy products or attend events.

Collaborating with teams at businesses, schools, and churches, her decades of experience bring out the best of each organization’s vision and message using marketing strategy, social media content, writing, graphic design, emceeing, and webinar hosting. She has served as a certified EC-6 teacher, built the creative sides of websites, developed an online school, revamped one school's admissions process, and taught fifth grade.

A California native and pilot’s daughter who spent a handful of her childhood years overseas, Michelle now hunkers down in North Texas with her husband, former Major Leaguer Mike Simms, and their two daughters. When they are not suffering whistle shock from watching endless club and college volleyball matches, they love traveling, discovering new seafood restaurants, and sipping on a Cuban Cortadito (with caramelized sugar, please).

Michelle joined Coram Deo Academy in August 2020 and has served in donor relations, development, and marketing. She's been highly involved on the annual gala committee and loves the CDA community. Mike and Michelle are active members at their church through small group and bible study. They have two daughters, Sabrina (a recent OU graduate) and Gabrielle (CDA Class of 2021, current student at Texas Tech). 

Robin Scott is a graduate of Texas Christian University with a B.B.A. in Marketing. While at TCU, she was very involved with Campus Crusade for Christ and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Upon graduation, Robin worked for Xerox for several years but during this tenure she realized her passion was working with kids, which is what she always thought she would do! After serving for several years as a special education teacher in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD and Plano ISD, she decided to return to school. Robin graduated with her M.Ed. In Educational Administration from Texas Women’s University in 2001. 

 

After graduating, Robin joined Frisco ISD where she served as an assistant principal for four years and for the next 17, as a principal; she opened Stafford Middle School in 2008 as the head principal. 

 

After having served almost three decades in public education, Robin is extremely excited to join CDA and to share her passion for growing ethical servant leaders of all ages.  

 

Mrs. Scott and her husband, Joel, have been married for 31 years and love living close to their 26-year-old triplets. Robin also enjoys watching sports, working outside, and traveling. Robin and Joel attend Denton Bible Church.

Stephanie Garland has been a parent at CDA since 2003, a teacher since 2007, and an administrator since 2013.  After her eldest daughter had a particularly difficult year in public school, God directed her and her husband to Coram Deo Academy through, of all things, a nationally syndicated radio program.  They enrolled their children at CDA and have never looked back!

 

Before teaching at CDA, Stephanie was a stay-at-home mom for thirteen years, which followed five years of teaching English and French in public high school.  She attended the University of North Texas, where she received her bachelor's and master's degrees in Secondary Education.

 

Nathan Hudler is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a degree in Mathematics and Education. He was involved as a small group leader with the campus ministry Chi Alpha. After two years teaching Geometry in the public school system, Nathan decided to attend Dallas Theological Seminary, and graduated with a Master of Theology with a focus in Christian Education in 2013.  

While finishing his degree, Nathan joined the Coram Deo faculty in the fall of 2012. The following school year, Mr. Hudler became a full-time faculty member, and has taught a variety of classes over the years including Physics, AP Chem, Physical Science, Life Science, Theology, and Theology 2. In addition, Nathan also serves as the Dean of Students, the senior class advisor, and faculty advisor for the House of Newton.  

Mr. Stults graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature and Language. He was very involved in the College Ministry at Indiana Ave Baptist Church in Lubbock as well as Campus Crusade for Christ. After graduation, Mr. Stults was accepted to George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University to pursue an advanced degree to continue serving in College Ministry. During this time Mr. Stults joined the Strickland Scholars program at Baylor University and began working toward a Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction which he completed in May 2001. In the following years Mr. Stults taught Junior and Senior English, served as an assistant Golf Coach, and joined the Coram Deo Academy team in 2008.

Mr. Stults has been involved in Education for 20 years, 13 of which have been with Coram Deo Academy. Mr. Stults has taught various levels and courses to include 5^th Grade, 6^th Grade English, Algebra I, Geometry, AP US History, and American Literature. also coached various levels of basketball at the school for 8 years. Mr. Stults currently teaches Medieval and Renaissance Literature and AP European History. Additionally, he currently serves as a technology liaison, House Leader (ARC), and College Guidance Counselor.

Mr. Stults is married to Amanda, and they will celebrate their 13^th anniversary this year. They have two children, Piper (10) and Drake (6), both of whom will attend Coram Deo Academy. The Stults family attends Denton Bible Church where Mr. Stults is involved in Discipleship and AWANA.

Jon has worked with Coram Deo since 2010. Before serving as the Dallas Campus Headmaster, he served as Dean of Students at the Flower Mound campus. He teaches a variety of Logic and Rhetoric level History and Theology courses.

 

Jon earned an M.A. in Religion from Reformed Theological Seminary, and a Certificate in Anglican Studies from Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He also holds a B.A. in History and Education from the University of Texas at Dallas.

 

After discerning whether to enter pastoral or academic ministry,

 

Jon has found Coram Deo to be a perfect combination of his callings towards both academic and pastoral ministry. In addition to serving as a place to train the minds and hearts of the next generation of Christian leaders, CDA also provides a place to build relationships that will last a lifetime and beyond.

 

Jon and his wife Vivien have three children, Zoë, Rowan, and Billie. They worship together at Church of the Incarnation in Dallas (Anglican/Episcopal). He was ordained a Priest in August 2019, and continues to serve part-time on the clergy team at Incarnation.

You can find his sermons and written works on his website: http://jonjordan.com.

Michele Howard joined Coram Deo Academy as a parent in 2005 at the Collin County Campus when her oldest son started Kindergarten. Because of their love for the biblical worldview in the CDA model, the Howard family helped start the Dallas campus in 2006. Michele then joined the Dallas staff in 2009 as the 3^rd grade teacher when her youngest son started Kindergarten.  In her 10^th year she became the Admissions Coordinator in Dallas while continuing to teach.  Michele is now the Grammar School Principal.  With her background as a former parent, lead teacher, and admissions coordinator, her passion for classical education allows her to collaborate with teachers and parents under CDA’s model.  Michele considers it a joy to shepherd young hearts for Christ and to help foster a love of learning at an early age in truth, beauty, and goodness.

 

Michele has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Business Education from Baylor University. She is also a lifetime certified teacher in the state of Texas.  Before staying home with her children, Michele was a corporate trainer and manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree at Gordon College in Leadership for Classical Christian Schools.

 

Michele has been married to her husband, Rick, since 1996 and have three sons who all attended CDA in Dallas.  They have been actively involved at Watermark Community Church since 1999 and have a passion for mission work and young married couples. 

Jennifer Southerland serves as the Logic School Principal at the Dallas campus.  She taught for 9 years and served as the Director of Grammar and Logic Curriculum before joining the Dallas campus. She considers her service at Coram Deo Academy her ministry as she combines her passion for serving CDA families with her love of classical education. She is currently working on her master’s degree with a concentration in classical education leadership.

 

Tommy has been married to his wife, Meg, for 8 wonderful years.  He has two wonderful daughters and a baby boy coming in September. Tommy and his family attend Watermark Community Church where he and his wife enjoy serving in marriage ministry together. Tommy enjoys spending time with his family and friends, cooking, reading, sports, and running.

Paula (Polly) Dwyer is a Texan, born and raised. She attended the University of Oklahoma on a French Horn scholarship but fell in love with the art of teaching and changed her major. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in School Administration. She began her teaching career in Noble and Moore Oklahoma. She taught college undergraduates “Models of Instruction” for the University of Oklahoma and supervised student teachers for several years before moving home to Texas to teach science at Highland Park. She obtained a second master’s in Life/Earth Science at the University of Texas, Dallas.

In 2003, she began teaching math, science, and history at Coram Deo Academy. The Dwyers chose to bring their three young children to CDA as it offered outstanding education with excellent teachers while including parents in the educational process. They believe in the parents’ responsibility to raise their children. In doing so, their children are equipped to manage the world’s challenges by filtering the information through the biblical worldview.

In 2005, Paula was promoted to be Logic School Principal. She was named the Flower Mound Campus Administrator and Logic/Rhetoric Principal in 2007. In 2016, Paula was named as the Distinguished Administrator of the Year for the Texas Private School Music Educators Association. She currently serves as the Rhetoric School Principal and Headmaster for the Flower Mound campus.

Paula is married to Paul and has three children, all who have graduated from CDA. Paula and her family attend Denton Bible church. She is a member of the choir. She loves athletics, the arts, history, and science. If you see her in car line, wave! She loves to greet the families of CDA.

Yvette Cavender began her partnership with CDA as a parent in 2004, when her children were in grammar school.  Soon after, she began teaching second grade, and is now the Grammar School Principal at the Flower Mound campus.  She has seen the benefits of classical education play out in the lives of her own children and considers it a privilege to collaborate with others in teaching and training students under CDA’s model. 

 

Mrs. Cavender holds Bachelor’s degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Political Science and Economics.  She is a certified teacher in the state of Texas.

 

Kristan Williams has been with Coram Deo Academy on the Flower Mound Campus since August 2011. She began teaching 5^th grade and moved into teaching mathematics to 5^th, 6^th and 7^th graders before taking on her current position. Kristan graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and is a lifetime certified teacher. Before coming to CDA, Kristan helped start a University Model School in the Woodlands, TX.

As the Logic School Principal, she hopes to rally around the Logic School children and become a mentor to them and their families.